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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986/07/09 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 'X Council Chamber, City Hall July 9, 1986 4 1:30 P.M. ROLL CALL F-Y 1986 - 1987 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date Larry Lapham, Chairman X 1 0 Hugh Curtis X 1 0 Hugh Kaptur X 1 0 Curt Ealy X 1 0 Earl Neel - 0 1 Gary Olsen X 1 0 Paul Madsen X 1 0 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos, Planning Director Siegfried Siefkes, Assistant City Attorney Carol Vankeeken, Planner Robert Green, Planner Margo Williams , Planner Dave Forcucci , Zoning Enforcement Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - July 7, 1986 J. Cioffi , Chairman Chris Mills Tom Doczi Curt Ealy William Johnson Earl Neel Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. M/S/C (Lapham/Ealy; Neel absent; Olsen abstained) approving minutes of June 25, 1986 as submitted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Chairman: (M/S/C Kaptur/Curtis; Neel absent) unanimously electing Larry Lapham Chairman. Vice Chairman: (M/S/C Madsen/Kaptur; Neel absent) unanimously electing Hugh Curtis Vice-Chairman. 4 July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: Chairman Lapham welcomed new Planning Commissioner Gary Olsen, a local certified public accountant and long time resident. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE 5.0400-ZTA. Initiation by the CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for revisions of the Zoning Ordinance (all sections) . (Commission response to Draft Negative Declaration, no comments received. ) Recommendation: That the Commission continue the item to July 23. Planning Director stated that the revisions will be reviewed at the Planning Commission study session of July 16 and that the Tribal Council requested a two week continuance. He stated that the revisions were developed to meet Commission concerns and also for clarification. M/S/C (Curtis/Ealy; Neel absent) continuing the item to July 23. TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS: City Planning Staff has indicated that this Case will be continued pending further review of the final draft of the proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. As noted previously, these proposed revisions are City-wide in nature and affect both developed and undeveloped Indian trust lands. The Tribal Council will be considering the final draft referred to above and submitting comments and recommendations thereon to the City Planning Commission. CONSENT ACTION AGENDA Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years . The approval granted must be exercised within that time period unless extended. M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis; Neel absent) taking the following actions. CASE 3.236. Application by DONALD WILLIAMS for architectural approval of landscape plans for an industrial building on Eugene Road between Sunny Dunes/Mesquite Avenues , M-1 Zone, Section 19. Approved as submitted. July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 CONSENT ACTION AGENDA (Continued) CASE 3.0062 (MINOR) . Application by WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES INC. for �... architectural approval of shade cover over parking area at 469A East Mesquite Avenue, M-1 Zone, Section 19. Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the roof structure be flat (no pitch) . 2. That the perimeter wall be raised in height to screen the shade structure if possible. 3. That the wood members be increased in size. 4. Details to be reviewed by staff. 5. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met. CASE 3.0067 (MINOR) . Application by SPA HOTEL for architectural approval for remodel of hotel and restoration of one window to Olman Travel suite at 100 N. Indian Avenue, C-2 Zone, Section 14. Approved subject to the following condition: That details of the end treatment (rock wall ) of the south elevation be provided. Abstention: Kaptur ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT ACTION AGENDA Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years. The approval granted must be exercised within that time period unless extended. CASE 5.0360-PD-170. Application by R. P. WARMINGTON COMPANY for architectural approval of revised grading plan and revised landscape plan for Planned Development District to allow a 195 unit hotel on East Palm Canyon Drive, R-2 and R-3 Zone, Section 26. Planner (Williams) presented the project on the board and stated that the AAC had concerns about the lowered elevation of the parking lot which exposed parked cars to view. She stated that a retaining wall with shrubs for screening is being proposed by the applicant, that the Building Division indicates that there is no code requirement for a handrail on the berm, and that mechanical equipment will be hidden. Planning Director stated that pedestrian safety is maintained by the landscaping and has been done in the past. M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis; Ealy abstained; Neel absent) approving the application subject to the following conditions: July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT ACTION AGENDA (Continued) CASE 5.0360-PD-170. (Continued) 1. That a retaining wall graduating in height be provided along Twin Palms with a minimum of three (3) feet in height at the steepest portions. 2. That berming and/or level areas occur between the wall and the property line (along Twin Palms) . 3. That the proposed shrubs/hedge be provided along the wall (in lieu of a handrail ) to provide additional screening and safety. CASE 3.0064. Application by CITY OF PALM SPRINGS for architectural approval for addition to Pro Shop at Municipal Golf Course, 1885 Golf Club Dr. , 0 Zone, Section 29. Approved subject to the following condition: That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met. CASE 3.0065. Application by PACIFIC OUTDOOR PRODUCTS (CASA BLANCA HOTEL) for architectural approval of freestanding awning at 1342 S. Palm Canyon Drive, C-1 Zone, Section 23. Planner (Vankeeken) stated that the proposed structure is all metal including the post, and the top and that the AAC recommends denial noting that a design more compatible with the hotel should be developed. She stated that it is a shade structure for hotel guests, and that the applicant has requested to speak on the application. Chairman stated that the AAC recommended denial , not a restudy. G. Bate, Whitewater Club Drive, Palm Springs , the applicant, stated that his firm had been in existence for 25 years and has installed many such shade structures, that the installation at the subject hotel would be unobtrusive with a only a small portion visible from South Palm Canyon Drive, that fascia board could be placed on the structure if necessary, that the hoteliers are putting in a micro-mist system with the structure which has been advertised to their guests , and that he did not attend the AAC meeting of July 7 because of a previous appointment. He stated that the AAC recommended a restudy for more information. Planning Director stated that the AAC had a problem with the lack of integration of materials of the structure with the hotel and that the Committee will not accept the solution of adding narrow columns. He stated that the AAC although willing to accept the roof decking material recommended a stronger architectural design to the building, such as stucco columns with a wood fascia (no tubular steel columns) . Mr. Bate stated that the wood columns would be 32 inches square (which is cost effective) , that aluminium awnings are durable and inexpensive,. and that wood awnings increase the price which the owners do not want but that his firm can construct any type of awning. July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 5 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT ACTION AGENDA (Continued) CASE 3.0065. (Continued) Commissioner Kaptur stated that the structure should be more permanent (as the AAC recommended) , and that it should be integrated with the design of the hotel . M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis; Neel absent) for a restudy of the application, noting that the patio structure should be compatible with the hotel architecture (wood beams and posts and southwest architecture) . PUBLIC COMMENTS Planner (Green) stated that the applicant in Case 5.0398-PD-180 (Hotel on S. Indian Avenue) was present to discuss his project which had been recommended for a restudy by the Commission previously. He stated that the applicant has submitted revised elevations , and that these were reviewed informally by the AAC on July 7. He explained that the applicant wants Commission comment on the elevations , that the AAC felt that the original design was one design repeated three times rather than a total three story concept, and that the roof had been changed to a "mansard" style and an elevator added to one building. He stated that the AAC found the revised concept acceptable but felt that detailing and mass were crucial and also recommended a restudy of the towers . Commissioner Kaptur stated that portions of the design are weak, and that the arches need restudy. Commissioner Curtis stated that the entire concept should be restudied since the hotel is in the downtown and should have a better design. Commissioner Ealy remarked that the individual room air conditioners proposed should be concealed. Robert McCoy, the applicant, stated that the individual air conditioning units will be concealed by guard rail walls on each floor, with the bottom floor air conditioning to be flush and only a vent on the exterior showing (the vent to be colored the same color as the walls) . He stated that although the drawing depicts a mansard roof, the roof will be a hipped type, and that the designer had misunderstood the height requirement when he designed the mansard style. He stated that the developers are not interested in a restudy if that is the Commission action and want to appeal directly to the Council . Planning Director stated that the public hearing was continued to the certain date of July 23 for resubmittal of plans by the applicant and since the project is a Planned Development District, it will be reviewed by Council although any portion can be appealed. Commission consensus was that the project will be reviewed at the meeting of July 23 noting the following AAC recommendations: July 9, 1.986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) 1. That the detailing of the project shall have sufficient mass. (Show on sections and draft details) . It was noted that the mass and detailing is crucial to the project. 2. That a full hip roof should be included (increased height acceptable) . 3. That the bell towers be revised (Building "B" tower acceptable) . 4. That all exposed air conditioning units shall be screened (or flush mounted units shall be used) . ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years. The approval granted must be exercised within that time period unless extended. CASE 3.0023. Application by ABRAHAM YERMIAN for architectural approval of revised elevations for commercial building at Camino Monte Vista/N. Palm Canyon Drive, C-1 Zone, Section 10. Planner (Williams) stated that the AAC recommended approval (after two restudies) subject to conditions which integrate the roof lines of the buildings . M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis; Kaptur/Lapham dissented; Neel absent) approving the revised application subject to the following conditions: Approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That detailed final landscape, exterior lighting and irrigation plans be submitted. 2. That the cap on the round building be scaled down in size to match the depth of cap on the long building section. 3. That the round roof extend over and beyond the adjacent roof element eighteen (18) inches. 4. That all recommendations of the Development Committee be met. CASE 3.0047. Application by HOWARD LAPHAM for the Boys Club of Palm Springs for architectural approval of an addition to the Boys Club on Sunrise Way, between Ramon Road/Baristo Road, 0 Zone, Section 13. Chairman abstained; Vice-Chairman presided. Planner (Vankeeken) showed the project on the display board and stated that the Community Services Department recommended that the exterior of the building be restuccoed to match the addition. H. Lapham, Sunny Dunes Road, the applicant, explained the project and stated that the original building will be restuccoed. He stated that July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) CASE 3.0047. (Continued) the addition will have features to accommodate girls and eventually the complex will be integrated with the senior center as a combined use. He stated the the parking provided is the same as in the past because children are brought by parents or by bus with additional parking used only by the Board of Directors for meetings and that public parking will also be used. M/S/C (Madsen/Ealy; Lapham abstained; Neel absent) approving the application subject to the following conditions: 1. That the exterior of the original building be restuccoed to match the addition. 2. That detailed final landscape, irrigation and exterior lighting plans be submitted. 3. That all recommendations of the Development Committe be met. CASE 3.0058-MINOR. Application by GOLDEN STATE SIGN SYSTEMS for architectural approval of a store front for Cafe Mahvalous in the Desert Fashion Plaza on N. Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D Zone, Section 15. Planner (Green) explained that the AAC' s dissenting votes were only against the sign, and that Commission action would be on the store front only since the applicant has withdrawn the sign application. M/S/C (Madsen/Curtis; Neel absent) approving the storefront design as submitted. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS TIME EXTENSION - TTM 16495 and CASE 5.0308-PD-155. Request by C. T. DUNHAM for a twelve month time extension for a tract map and planned development district for subdivision purposes on S. Palm Canyon Drive, R-2 Zone, (I .L.) , Section 34. Planning Director stated that the agenda item should include the extension of the PD as well as the map, and that staff recommends a two year time extension to allow the developer to proceed with financing and to obtain a new engineering firm since the original firm is no longer in business. M/S/C (Curtis/Madsen; Neel absent) approving a two year time extension subject to all original conditions of approval for Case 5.0308-PD-155 and TTM 1.6495. The new expiration date will be June 27, 1988. TRIBAL COUNCIL COMMENTS: After consideration of the recommendations of the Tribal Planning Consultant, the Tribal Council approved the granting of a 12-month time extension for TTM No. 1.6495. July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 8 ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL ITEMS (Continued) Approval of architectural cases is valid for two years . The approval granted must be exercised within that time period unless extended. CASE 3.0022. Application by R. GENGLER for architectural approval of a five unit apartment complex on Saturnino Road/Calle Lilita, R-2 Zone, Section 13. Planner (Green) explained that revisions have been made, i .e. , the laundry room is now in the rear of the complex to allow a straight roof line on the front, the air conditioning equipment in the yards is screened and some units relocated to the side yard, and the landscaping revised. He stated that the AAC recommended approval subject to conditions . Commissioner Curtis stated that moving the laundry room to the area next to the adjoining property might be disturbing to the neighboring residents. He stated also that the architecture needs revision. Chairman stated that the architecture is unimaginative. M/S (Madsen/Ealy) to approve the application. The vote was as follows: AYES: Ealy, Madsen NOES: Olsen, Curtis, Lapham ABSENT: Neel The motion to approve failed. M/S/C (Curtis/Kaptur; Madsen/Ealy dissented; Neel absent) for a restudy recommending that the laundry building be relocated away from adjoining properties and the architecture revised with a more imaginative design. CASE 3.0066-MINOR (Ref Case 5.0275-PD-147) . Application by SHARPER IMAGE for architectural approval of storefront in Desert Fashion Plaza, 123 N. Palm Canyon Drive, C-B-D Zone, Section 15. Planner (Green) presented the project. M/S/C (Curtis/Madsen; Neel absent) approving the application as submitted. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Continued) CASE 5.0144-PD-116. Discussion of windbreak plant materials for performance to date, and possible alterations to plant list for the AFCOM project of mobilehomes and residences (low and moderate cost housing) on the northwest corner of Sunrise Way/San Raphael , 0-5 Zone, Section 35. Planning Director stated that the landscaping on the City/AFCOM project is now owned by another firm and a new planned development district will be submitted for future development. He stated that the perimeter fence on the project is CORE-10 steel and the landscaping of oleanders and �-•' Washingtonia Filifera palm trees is not serving well as a windbreak. He stated that AAC member Neel feels the palms effective would be as a July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Continued) CASE 5.0144-PD-116. (Continued) windbreak if they were maintained. He explained that the planting has suffered because of inadequate maintenance and lack of fertilization, and that the Council has received complaints and is requesting that the Commission review the landscaping and recommend a solution. He stated that staff recommends continuance for a field trip to review the site. M/S/C (Kaptur/Curtis, Neel ) continuing the item to July 23 to allow staff to review the landscaping in the field with members of the AAC. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE Chairman appointed Commissioner Olsen to the AAC effective July 21. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Continued) CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS. Planning Commission update on City Council actions. CASE 5.0398-PD-188. Project approved by the Council with conditions to relocate the swimming pool and cabana lower on the site and also lowering the overall project. Revisions will be reviewed in final development plans by the Commission and Council . CASE 5.0258-PD-158 (Andreas Cove Country Club) . Council has decided not to encourage the project to apply to the City of Palm Springs again, and most Councilmen seem to be willing to take a strong stand against the project in its present form. There has been discussion between the Mayor and civic groups regarding a park for the area and with grass root support and the Mayor's knowledge gained by serving on the President's Parks Commission the park could become a reality. Staff is drafting correspondence to the County to this effect. TTM 18879. Council reviewed sphere area matters, including the time extension of TTM 18879 in the Acanto Way area. Staff recommended that the time extension not be granted because of the maps lack of compliance with City standards. Staff recommended approval of the map originally with mitigative measures but the County did not follow the City' s recommendations. Council will be recommending against the time extension to the County and is requesting a specific plan for the area with City and Indian input. TTM 21492. Council continued the map to obtain an agreement with the BIA to consolidate parcels on the north side of the wash. City needs strong documentation of the parceling such as a lot line adjustment. There has been a solution to the problems but the agreement has not been prepared. July 9, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 10 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (Continued) CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS. (Continued) DISASTER PREPARENESS. Emergency control center worked well because of the reality of the situation with real problems (not simulation) . No debriefing yet but communications and operations were smooth. The news media kept staff abreast of events. The program was ideal as a precursor to the predicted quake of larger- magnitude in the future. There was some structural damage at the Spa Hotel . Earthquake occurred at a time (as have most major earthquakes in California) when the streets and buildings were not crowded. Building Inspectors are inspecting structures for damage, also bridge at Windy Point is being analyzed for damage. (6.0 quake is of much less magnitude than the predicted future large quake.) VACATION SCHEDULE. Commissioner Madsen who is filling in until a new Commissioner is appointed will be on vacation for the July 23 meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Chairman adjourned the meeting at 2:53 p.m. ALan&,�— PLANNING DIRECTOR MDR/ml PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Council Chamber, City Hall July 23, 1986 1 :30 p.m. ROLL CALL F-Y 1986 - 1987 Present Present Excused Absences Planning Commission This Meeting to Date to date Larry Lapham, Chairman X 2 0 Hugh Curtis X 2 0 Hugh Kaptur X 2 0 Curt Ealy - 1 1 Earl Neel - 0 2 Gary Olsen X 1 0 Staff Present Marvin D. Roos , Planning Director Siegfried Siefkes , Assistant City Attorney Carol Vankeeken , Planner Richard Patenaude, Planner Douglas Evans , Planner Robert Green, Planner Margo Williams, Planner Dave Forcucci , Zoning Enforcement Mary E. Lawler, Recording Secretary Architectural Advisory Committee - July 21 , 1986 • Chris Mills Absent: J. Cioffi , Chairman Curt Ealy Tom Doczi William Johnson Earl Neel Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. M/S/C (Olsen/Kaptur; Neel/Ealy absent) approving minutes of July 9, 1986 as submitted. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: There are no Tribal Council Comments. •